Declaration of Independence
The theory used by southerners to justify the secession of the southern states is that the states voluntarily entered into a union with each other, and should be able therefore to voluntarily withdraw from that union should they so desire, particularly since nothing in the US constitution states that the union is irrevocable.
by arguing that some people were created to rule others.
They justified secession with the theory of states' rights.
They said that the USA was a voluntary assembly of states, and any of them could quit the Union if they wanted.
Declaration of Independence
state's rights
Southerners justified Jim Crow laws by promoting the belief in white supremacy and the idea that segregation was necessary to maintain social order and prevent racial mixing. They also used the argument of states' rights to defend the legality of these discriminatory laws. Ultimately, these justifications were rooted in centuries-old racist attitudes and beliefs.
The theory that the ends justify the means?
The theory used by southerners to justify the secession of the southern states is that the states voluntarily entered into a union with each other, and should be able therefore to voluntarily withdraw from that union should they so desire, particularly since nothing in the US constitution states that the union is irrevocable.
by arguing that some people were created to rule others.
They justified secession with the theory of states' rights.
its actually social Darwinism :)
formation of business monopolies
They said the USA was formed as a voluntary group of states, and any one of them could quit when they wanted.
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The domino theory was used by successive U.S. administrations during the Cold War to justify American intervention around the world.